Dufour Yachts 485 Grand Large (2007) For sale

Dufour 485 Grand Large – 2007 – A real cruising boat, prepared and maintained by sailors
An emblematic model of the Dufour range, the 485 Grand Large is a large offshore cruising sailboat that combines volume, comfort, seaworthiness and robustness. It has been offered second-hand since 2014 and has been used as a real cruising boat by particularly experienced owners.
This sailboat has sailed a lot, and on many terrains. Transatlantic, Scandinavia, Mediterranean, Adriatic, Greece... her owners have taken her far and maintained her accordingly. A sea-tested boat, designed and equipped to sail. She has a particularly interesting maintenance history and many recent works.
A boat that is technically monitored:
• Engine replaced in 2017
• Sail-drive replaced in 2024
• Standing rigging overhauled in 2026
• Thru-hull replaced in 2026
• Teak deck redone in 2023
• Awnings redone in 2023
• Recent sails
• Recent batteries
• Particularly comprehensive electronics and navigation equipment
• Sail and equipment designed for offshore navigation
The whole makes a particularly interesting base for someone looking for a real cruising boat.
This Dufour 485 has a history, and above all a real experience of the sea. To sum up, it is strong, seaworthy, easy to manoeuvre, well equipped and proven, capable of accompanying long-distance offshore cruising programmes as well as coastal getaways and family cruises.